Arts & Humanities

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UCI poetry program going strong

For the talented few admitted, UCI’s graduate writing program in poetry offers a mix of creativity, criticism and, often, acclaim.

Logan Frick with “Good Evening UCI” co-creator Steve Scifo

‘Good Evening UCI’: online, offbeat

UC Irvine undergrads Logan Frick and Steve Scifo saw a need for online video media covering the campus for students. So they created “Good Evening UCI.”

Jennifer Chung accompanied on guitar by engineering undergrad Johnny Yang

Online singing sensation

Drama student Jennifer Chung’s powerful singing and pared-down style have already made her a YouTube star.

Renaissance of the Russian guitar

From Russian guitars to classical lute, John Schneiderman plucks his way through musical history.

Bassoonist Alex Rosales

Taking it ‘From the Top’

NPR host and classical pianist Christopher O’Riley will share the stage with UCI student musicians April 9 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

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Well versed

“Do not say anything against rhyme! It is a mighty goddess indeed, the deity of very secret and very ancient coincidences, and one must never let the fires on its altars burn out.” — Rainer Maria Rilke They are small in number, the writers who have come to UC Irvine to study poetry through the master’s-level Programs […]

Class clowns make good theater

For Eli Simon, drama department chair and professor of acting, clowning is high art.

San Diego kindergarten students

Dance, drama helps students build language skills

Drama, dance lessons foster speaking skills of K-2 English learners.

Sheron Wray

Blending jazz, African dance, technology

Sheron Wray, choreographer and assistant professor of dance, lets audiences shape stage productions – via text messaging.

Kei Akagi

Kei Akagi, master of improv

Jazz pianist, composer and teacher connects with people through his music.